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Appellate Practice

Sep. 21, 2004

How to Create That Memorable Turn of Phrase

Column - Adviser - By Daniel M. Kolkey - Nothing persuades in appellate briefs or judicial opinions like a memorable turn of phrase that captures the essence of the argument. It is what can turn an effective brief into a winning brief; it is the sound bite that sells; and it can turn a cited opinion into a celebrated opinion.

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